Part-time Teaching Assistant(s) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic Advising, Interpersonal Skills, Organization Skills, Cultural Understanding, Teaching Support, Course Planning, Development, Communication Skills, Responsibility, Laboratory Support, Field-Based Teaching, Student Needs, Bilingual Proficiency, Counseling, Management, Social Science

Industry

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Science and Technology: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee(s) will be responsible mainly for the following: Assisting in course planning and development as well as participating in School / University activities; Assisting the Student Advising Coordinators to provide academic advising; Addressing the academic and cultural needs of non-local students; Conducting regular meeting with students; Providing tutorial, laboratory, and field-based teaching support during the specified working hours (weekday nights and weekends); and Performing any other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Science and Technology or their nominee(s). Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: Holder of Master degree, preferably a doctoral degree in Education, Counselling, Science and Technology, Management, Social Science or any relevant discipline; Relevant experience in student advising, preferably with Mainland students; Preferably with good understanding and experience in the academic and cultural needs of Mainland students; Strong sense of responsibility, effective organization and interpersonal skills; and A good command of English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate(s) will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Feb 2025 need not re-apply.) The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee(s) will assist in course planning and development, provide academic advising, and support the academic and cultural needs of non-local students. They will also conduct regular meetings with students and provide tutorial, laboratory, and field-based teaching support.